Examine the Most Important Issues Facing Manufacturing Organizations in 2008 and...

Examine the Most Important Issues Facing Manufacturing Organizations in 2008 and Identify Key Trends in Manufacturing Technology Investment

DUBLIN, Ireland--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c88211) has announced the
addition of "2008 Trends to Watch: Manufacturing Technology" to their
offering.

This brief examines the most important issues facing manufacturing
organizations in 2008 and identifies key trends in manufacturing
technology investment.

Scope

- An overview of challenges facing manufacturing organizations in
2008.

- The view of the technology priorities of providers and payers.

- Strategies to help vendors in the manufacturing technology
market.

Highlights of this title

2008 has opened with a slightly grim outlook following the recent
events in the US sub-prime mortgage market and their follow-on effects
on the rest of the global economy. Suddenly, what had been an era of
cheap money has come to a very quick close with ramifications being
felt around the world.

Key reasons to purchase this title

- Learn about the top trends in manufacturing in 2008.

- Gain insight into the technology areas manufacturing
organizations are investing in.

- Identify strategies for expanding business opportunities in
manufacturing.

ANALYSIS

- China is growing increasingly complex after key indicators ring
alarm bells

- Inflation is starting to rise in the Chinese economy

- Production output is expected to continue to grow throughout
2008 despite international pressures

- Technology maturity is at opposite ends of the spectrum within
the manufacturing industry

- Shipping capacity is having a constrictive effect on the growth
of Chinas globalization capabilities

- Green initiatives will slowly start to gather pace

- Green operations will primarily spawn from cost savings or
regulatory enforcement

- Green IT is still only emerging within the manufacturing
industry

- Rising energy costs will compound pressures for manufacturers in
2008

- The increasing price of oil and coal will affect both
manufacturing companies and their customers

- Market volatility will drive investment in key forecasting
technologies

- Vendors will need to be prepared to shift go-to-market
strategies quickly and effectively

- Warranties will take prime position in the strategies of
successful manufacturers

- Warranty management is in part being driven by green
requirements

- A high priority for customer satisfaction will generate
increased investment in aftermarket capabilities

- There is significant opportunity for manufacturing companies to
generate aftermarket revenues

- Warranty management creates opportunities for vendors of
multiple disciplines

ACTIONS 13

- Impact on manufacturing companies

- Recommendations for those selling technology into the
manufacturing sector

Companies mentioned:

- CPI Corp.

- Hewlett-Packard Company

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Source: Datamonitor

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